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Shimmer

NR19931h 35mJohn Hanson
IMDb 7.5

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"Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There."

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

Drama
IowaComing Of AgeJuvenile Detention Center

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What is Shimmer (1993) about?

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

Who stars in Shimmer?

Shimmer stars Marcus Klemp (John 'Spacy' Callahan), Elijah James Shepard (Gary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)), Mary Beth Hurt (Mother), Tom Bower (Mr. Speck), Clem Tucker Jr. (Teats Bower). The film was directed by John Hanson.

How long is Shimmer?

Shimmer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated NR.

Is Shimmer worth watching?

Shimmer holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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